What Researchers Did
Researchers compared different conservative treatments for 123 patients suffering from poor blood flow in their lower legs caused by atherosclerosis.
What They Found
The study found that combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) with drug treatments was most effective for patients with lower extremity ischaemia. However, HBOT was less effective in patients who lacked collateral blood vessels, which are alternative pathways for blood flow.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This abstract from 1987 provides limited details on specific treatment protocols and patient outcomes, making it difficult to assess its current applicability.